Man Flew His Drone into a Super Scooper During the Palisades Fire

A 57-year-old man has been sentenced to two weeks in prison and one month on home detention following a January 2025 incident that left a gaping hole in the wing of a Super Scooper firefighting aircraft. He also agreed to pay restitution to the government of Quebec to cover the costs of the repairs that followed.

New Era In Recreational Aviation Begins October 22, 2025

The general aviation community is eagerly anticipating the date that marks the beginning of a new era for many pilots: October 22, 2025. That is when the long-awaited Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification – MOSAIC – final rule takes effect, and it will have a profound influence on many aspects of general aviation but perhaps most especially sport pilots.

Aviator Disappeared Over 80 Years Ago… And Evidence May Now Be Coming to Light

US President Donald Trump recently vowed to declassify all files related to legendary aviator Amelia Earhart, who disappeared in 1937 during her attempt to circumnavigate the globe. This development was requested by Kimberlyn King-Hinds, Representative for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, in July.

Kit Darby Publishes Pilot Demand Forecast in the ‘Big Four’ Airlines

Aviation consultant and so-called pilot hiring expert Kit Darby recently published his pilot demand forecast for the ‘big four’ airlines in the US, and the hundreds of pilots patiently awaiting class dates may be happy with the results. The “conservative” analysis expects American, Delta, Southwest, and United to take in 27,485 new pilots in the next five years.

Sierra Space Transitions To Free-Flying Multi-Use Demo

Sierra Space announced it has made a strategic adjustment for its Dream Chaser spaceplane, saying its first flight will be a free-flyer, demo mission to validate technology and deliver crucial data to NASA. The approach gives the company flexibility to address national security challenges while also advancing the vehicle’s capabilities for NASA and commercial customers.

Partners Bring Advanced, Budget-Friendly Avionics to the US Experimental Market

Flybox has been a big name in the European avionics market for more than 20 years, and now, the technology has finally made it’s way to the US under the Fielden Aero name. Fielden was named the exclusive US distributor of Flybox Avionics just ahead of this year’s EAA Oshkosh AirVenture. “I ran across one of their products and was really impressed with the technology compared to its price point,” commented Don Fielden, Owner of Fielden Aero. “You get a very, highly capable set of avionics… for a very competitive price.&rdqu

Supersonic Carry Testing Advances Hypersonic Propulsion Program

GE Aerospace announced the successful supersonic carry flight tests of its Atmospheric Test of Launched Airbreathing System (ATLAS) flight test vehicle, signifying a major advancement of its solid fuel ramjet propulsion technology.

Helicopter Went Down Near Joint Base Lewis-McChord on September 17

The US Army has identified the victims of the September 17 Black Hawk helicopter crash as Chief Warrant Officers Andrew Cully and Andrew Kraus, and Sergeants Donavon Scott and Jadalyn Good. The four were part of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, known as the ‘Night Stalkers’.

Pilot Reported That He Selected The Landing Gear Down Before Landing, However, The Landing Gear Did Not Extend

Analysis: The pilot reported that he selected the landing gear down before landing, however, the landing gear did not extend. The pilot determined that it was too late to safely execute a go-around, and the airplane subsequently landed on its belly, resulting in substantial damage to the lower fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Postaccident examination revealed that a toggle switch that is used to energize the hydraulic system for the extension of the landing gear was inadvertently left in the O

Massive Aviation News Event Started 2024 Off With a Plethora of Exciting Info

Last year, we introduced the SnF Innovation Preview in which 25 companies introduced over 30 new planes, products, engines, accessories, and more… in other words… a LOT of news. Rotax previewed the powerful 916iS, CubCrafters showcased the Carbon Cub UL, Bose introduced the A30, Aerox revealed the Boomula… and so much more. This year, we went beyond that... way beyond all that, with a larger selection of news announcements that covered ALL aspects of sport, general and commercial aviation... all at the start of the

Hover Taxi Used to describe a helicopter/VTOL aircraft movement conducted above the surface and in ground effect at airspeeds less than approximately 20 knots. The actual height may vary, and some helicopters may require hover taxi above 25 feet AGL to reduce ground effect turbulence or provide clearance for cargo slingloads. 

Aero Linx: Cessna 150-152 Club

The Cessna 150-152 Club has been the go-to place for information about the care and operation of the World’s Most Popular Two-Place Airplane since its inception in 1980. The Cessna 150-15 Fly-In has grown from a simple gathering of Cessna 150s and 152s to one of the best annual aviation events in the country. Put them together and you have the Cessna 150-152 Fly-In Foundation. 

"Amelia made it almost three-quarters of the way around the world before she suddenly, and without notice, vanished—never to be seen again. Her disappearance, almost 90 years ago, has captivated millions. I am ordering my Administration to declassify and release all government records related to Amelia Earhart, her final trip, and everything else about her." Source: A social media post by US President Donald Trump in which he vowed to declassify all files related to legendary aviator Amelia Earhart, who disappeared in 1937 during her attempt to circumnavigate the globe. This development was requested by Kimberlyn King-Hinds, Representative for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, in July.